subject: Broads Vacations [print this page] Has it been long since you last enjoyed a calm and peaceful holiday? Do you feel that your responsibilities have over-occupied your mind and that you desperately need time to replenish your energies? If so, then now is the perfect time to gather your family and friends and head out for that much-needed vacation. But if you can't afford to venture far off and are looking for recreation within the UK, perhaps a getaway that can relax and invigorate your mind and body, then a boating holiday is an option that you must definitely explore. When it comes to boating, nothing can beat the exquisiteness The Broads offers to the English folk. With an easy access to cruisers, day boat hires and cottages, you can enjoy the unique landscape and aesthetics of nature at its peak. Spend a weekend, leisure a fortnight or enjoy a month of vacation -- The Broads is the nature's full package that has a little of something for everyone. You can easily book a boat, cruiser or even a cottage with Herbert Woods Norfolk Broads Boat Hire and enjoy the mystical land of Norfolk Broads.
With the naturally navigable rivers in the Suffolk and Norfolk counties, the Broads have been a favorite boating destination since the 19th century. Noted by the local naturalist Ted Ellis as "the breathing space to cure the souls," The Broads have seven navigable rivers that vary in sizes from small pools to stretched water bodies, offering rare sightseeing spectacles to visitors. The Broads first appeared as a recreational spot in 1878, when small yacht boats were offered for rent by John Loynes. The idea became an instant hit leading to increased tourist activity in the region. Soon after, an agency for yachting holidays was created by Harry Blake in 1908. The Norfolk Broads has also been a boat racing destination since the 19th century on. The popularity of the Broads seems to increase by the day, attracting thousands of tourists from UK as well as other parts of the world.
The rare landscape of the Norfolk Broads, along with its 125 miles stretch of water is exceptional. Once on board a boat, the wandering patchwork of lakes offers breathtaking views of Mother Nature at its best. However, Norfolk Broads are not only about water and water life; you also get to enjoy the historic architecture and varied landscape. After a day of extensive sightseeing, if you long for some cosmopolitan air, then take a stroll to the city malls along the cathedral grounds. On the Norfolk Broads, you can savor the odd mix of medieval edifices and the contemporary culture, only to add to the beauty of this majestic destination.
While cruising on the 125-mile waterway, there are many attractions that will keep you sated. However, the breathtaking landscapes, cozy villages and the rich cultural and historic reflections will make you keep asking for more. You can start off your journey from the Potter Heighman village with its bridge that was built in 1385. Along the way, you will come across the Broads Authority Information Centre, BeWILDerwood in Horning, Wroxham Barns in Tunstead, Pleasure Beach in Great Yarmouth and finally the award-winning Time and Tide Museum. After a full day of excitement at the Norfolk Broads, you can recall the awesome moments in any of the Herbert Woods' Cottages over a fine serving of meal with personalized services that make you feel at home.
